Multi-Car Crash On Route 72 Cleared

The scene of a multi-car crash on Route 72 in Plainville has been cleared.

PLAINVILLE — The scene of a multi-car crash that tied up traffic on Route 72 Tuesday morning is clear, , according to the state's transportation agency. No one was injured.

The crash — or series of crashes — was reported about 6:30 a.m., according to a Department of Transportation alert. It happened a little more than two miles before exit 4 of Route 72 east. The alert said all but one lane was closed.

FOX CT Traffic Reporter Rachel Lutzker said the crash involved six vehicles, and that all eastbound lanes are closed.

State police later said there might have been more than one accident. It may have been a couple of separate crashes in the same area.